Indicators of drug overdose differ depending upon the type of drug consumed.

In general, the overdose victim:

• May not awaken when roused.
• May not respond to painful stimulation such as rubbing knuckles across his or her sternum.
• May exhibit blue/purple lips, face and hands.
• May snore or struggle for breath.
• May complain of elevated body temperature.
• May vomit.
• May behave irrationally or seemed confused.

If you suspect someone is experiencing a drug overdose, you must react to this true medical emergency by calling “911″ without delay.

DO:

• Tell medical professionals everything that the victim consumed or may have consumed.
• Follow the directions of the “911″ operator.
• Stay with the victim until help arrives.
• Choose life first, all other considerations must come second.

DO NOT:

• Allow the victim to “sleep it off”.
• Put the victim in a bath or shower.
• Inject the victim with anything.
• Leave the victim alone.
• Treat the victim with home remedies that do not work and often postpone potentially life-saving medical treatment.
• Postpone calling “911″ while cleaning up.
• Suffer a lifetime of regret for making the wrong choice.

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